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Nissan 350Z vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
Model350Z350ZOptimaOptima
TrimTouringGrand TouringSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,450 $35,850 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,781 $24,760 $24,020
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620 620    
Aerodynamics Package 530      
Satellite radio 350 350    
Floor mats 90 90    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,400  
Polished alloy wheels 1,660      
Limited Package     3,300  
Premium Package     2,950  
Premium Technology Package       5,350
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538 538    
Aerodynamics Package 408      
Satellite radio 304 304    
Floor mats 64 64    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,250  
Polished alloy wheels 1,184      
Limited Package     2,937  
Premium Package     2,635  
Premium Technology Package       4,780
Options (change) 5,050 2,860 7,650 5,350
Options (change) 4,059 2,467 6,822 4,780
Destination 605 605 750 750
Total Price $38,105 $39,315 $34,900 $31,800
Total Invoice $34,675 $35,853 $32,332 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,525
Model Year2006200620122012
Model350Z350ZOptimaOptima
TrimTouringGrand TouringSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,105$39,315$34,900$31,800
Adjustments for Features00-5,210-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,105$39,315$29,690$27,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,210$2,625$0
Total Invoice$34,675$35,853$32,332$29,550
Adjustments for Features00-4,827-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,675$35,853$27,505$25,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,178$2,355$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620122012
Model350Z350ZOptimaOptima
TrimTouringGrand TouringSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights  $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,840$1,840$7,050$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,210$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,827-4,400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
Model350ZOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length169.8 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height52.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume6.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Grand Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested30010%
Total Not Requested270590%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested275043%
Total Not Requested370557%

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